RJS specializes in Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigations (Phase 1 Environmentals), which identify at an early stage whether potential environmental liabilities exist on a property. A Stage 1 can circumvent many unforeseen obstacles that may significantly affect the value of the property now and in the future.

Since 1998, as an independent sub-consultant, RJS has conducted more than 300 Stage 1 Preliminary Environmental Site Investigations (PSI’s) in Metro Vancouver. These reports were accepted by major lending institutions in Vancouver and Toronto. RJS now operates as a sole proprietorship, and is fully covered for Commercial General Liability, as well as Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability). James Slater, Principal of RJS Environmental Services (RJS), has over 30 years of experience as a professional biologist.

RJS Stage 1 reports are conducted in accordance with the Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z768-01, and other applicable legislation enacted by the Province of British Columbia.

In addition, RJS has participated in numerous Environmental Impact Studies for large-scale gold and diamond mining projects in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, with emphasis on fisheries, wildlife, and vegetation.